Readers React: Judge should seek more prison time for Lee Baca

To the editor: The editorial on disgraced ex-L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca seems to gloss over the truth. (“Justice finally catches up with Sheriff Lee Baca – who helped deny it to others,” editorial, Feb. 10)

The truth is that Baca failed to do the right thing when confronted with jailhouse corruption. Instead, he significantly and intentionally contributed to the unlawful conduct by helping to obstruct justice. And for that conduct the feds enter an agreement that could result in a mere six months in prison (more likely, he will be sentenced to paltry probation). To make matters worse, he will get to keep almost all of his not-paltry pension.

This deal is no more than a golden slap on the wrist. Why should Baca get off with probation or a mere six months in prison while his underlings sit behind bars for longer? The feds should be ashamed for colluding with Baca to perpetrate another assault the law.

There is still hope that U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson will recognize this perversion of justice and seek more prison time. The judge may not be able to prevent Baca from receiving his pension, but he can force Baca to face up to the felonious conduct he pursued.

Loren Mark, Los Angeles

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